Description
Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Potato Soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes. Warm spices and slow-cooker magic create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat to prevent greasiness.
- Carefully transfer the cooked beef into the crock pot, ensuring even distribution across the bottom.
- Incorporate chopped onions and minced garlic, distributing them uniformly throughout the meat.
- Add diced potatoes and carefully pour beef broth, gently stirring to integrate all ingredients.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup with milk, creating a smooth liquid base for the soup.
- Sprinkle thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper into the mixture, whisking to ensure even seasoning.
- Cover the crock pot and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes become fork-tender.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, fold in shredded cheddar cheese to enhance richness and depth of flavor.
- Stir in a dollop of sour cream moments before serving to create a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Optimize meat selection by choosing lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Enhance flavor depth by sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker, which releases more complex aromatics.
- Prevent potato discoloration by cutting them just before cooking and keeping them submerged in the broth to maintain their fresh appearance.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting dairy-free milk and dairy-free cheese alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg